LAURA CHIESA

Laura Chiesa of Pittsburgh, PA, lives a busy life with her loving husband and their growing family. Laura has two daughters, one on Earth and another in Heaven. Having experienced a stillbirth, Laura leans on her faith and hope in the resurrection. In addition to a family- and faith-centered life, Laura is a dedicated employee in the medical field as an oncology research nurse. Her work is focused on providing clinical trials to patients to improve outcomes and being a part of the fight for a cure. She enjoys painting, gardening, taking on small house projects, and trying new skills in her free time.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

HE CALLS US TO BE STILL

There are always chores to do, events and gatherings to plan, schedules to coordinate, and an endless mental to-do list. As a mother, I...

PRAISE IN THE PAIN

“Praise the Lord who heals the brokenhearted” (Psalm 147:3) was the Responsorial Psalm at mass this week. Hearing this on repeat in unison with...

MY STORM

Imagine a summer vacation with soft sand, ocean waves, a secluded beach, and a warm salty breeze. It sounds like an ideal place for...

PAIN FOR THE SAKE OF LOVE

I attended a gathering for bereaved mothers over Mother’s Day weekend. One of the moms at my table shared details of delivering her baby...

PARENTS AREN’T SUPPOSED TO BURY THEIR CHILDREN

“Parents aren’t supposed to bury their children.” This is one of the phrases I remember a family friend telling my mother after my oldest...